Research Lab

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Research Lab

Overview

The Research Lab is required to conduct all scientific research. A higher-level lab reduces research time and is needed to unlock advanced technologies. The Intergalactic Research Network links Research Labs across planets to speed up research even further.

Base Stats

Property	Value
Base cost	200 Metal · 400 Crystal · 200 Deuterium
Cost factor	2× per level
Prerequisites	none

Cost Formula

\text{Cost}(L) = \left\lfloor \text{base} \times 2^{L-1} \right\rfloor

Cost Table

Level	Metal	Crystal	Deuterium
1	200	400	200
2	400	800	400
4	1,600	3,200	1,600
6	6,400	12,800	6,400
8	25,600	51,200	25,600
10	102,400	204,800	102,400
12	409,600	819,200	409,600

Research Unlock Requirements

Level	Enables
1	Energy Technology, Espionage Technology, Computer Technology
2	Weapons Technology, Shielding Technology, Armour Technology
4	Impulse Drive
6	Laser Technology, Astrophysics
7	IGN
8	Ion Technology
10	Hyperspace Technology, Hyperspace Drive
12	Graviton Technology

Research Time Reduction

T_\text{research} = \frac{\text{Base time}}{1 + \text{Lab level}}

With the IGN, up to $N$ additional labs contribute their level to the divisor:

T = \frac{\text{Base time}}{1 + \text{best lab} + \text{sum of next } N \text{ best labs}}

Tips

Get to Level 12

Research Lab 12 unlocks Graviton Technology, the research required for the Deathstar. It's a long-term goal for all serious players.

Colony Labs Matter

Levelling Research Labs on colonies (even to 6–8) adds significant throughput via IGN once you unlock it.

Research Order

Early priorities: Energy 1 → Combustion 6 → Impulse 3 → Espionage 4–6 → Computer 4 → Weapons/Shield/Armour.

Research Lab

Base Stats

Cost Formula

Cost Table

Research Unlock Requirements

Research Time Reduction

Tips

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